Autism 'affects all of the brain'
Autism does not simply affect how people relate to others but has a wide range of effects, a study suggests.
17 Aug 2006
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Protein 'may stop asthma attacks'
Scientists have found why colds make people with asthma more likely to have a severe and potentially fatal attack.
14 Aug 2006
13 Jul 2006
Special needs schooling compared
Inspectors have found little difference between mainstream and special schools in the quality of provision for English pupils with special educational needs.
13 Jul 2006
'Horrifying' care prompts apology
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has apologised to people with learning disabilities abused whilst in the care of Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust.
12 Jul 2006
Deafness adds twist to TV film
A new drama - directed by award-winning director Edmund Coulthard - featuring a deaf character in the lead role is about to be shown on BBC Two.
12 Jul 2006